Wang Feng was really angry this time, and he didn't give any face to the person with the most theoretical power on the team.
"Wang, Butler's contract renewal belongs to the entire team management and is not entirely decided by me alone. Moreover, the team owner is also following up on this matter, so I have nothing to do."
Wang Feng narrowed his eyes.
He is indeed a legendary point guard who was known as the Magician during his playing days. He has a very good mind.
Facing him, who had just won the championship for the team and was the hottest player in the team, Johnson was not prepared to fight hard with him, but instead moved out team owner Jenny Buss.
Jimmy Butler's contract extension is on hold, and Jenny Buss must know about it. Although Wang Feng doesn't know whether Jenny Buss is leading this matter, but the other party is definitely supportive, whether it's the player's strength or popularity in the market, London
Both Nader and Durant are clearly far superior to Butler.
The owner of the Lakers is one of the few team owners in the league who relies entirely on team revenue to make profits. Even though the Lakers are one of the top clubs in the league, the team owner’s financial resources are at the bottom among the 30 teams. They are just
I'm just willing to invest more in the team in order to get more returns.
As long as the team's market can be expanded, the attitude of the Lakers owner is naturally very clear.
Wang Feng did not talk to Johnson anymore, but directly dialed Jenny Bass's phone number in front of him.
"Dear King, what's the matter?"
On the other side of the phone, Jenny Bass's soft voice came.
"Ms. Bass, I'm in the general manager's office now, discussing Jimmy's contract extension."
Wang Feng was completely devoid of pleasantries and politeness and said straight to the point: "I understand the management's desire to make the team better, but my attitude is also very clear. The team must keep Jimmy. He is my important teammate and helper.
!With him here, we can continue to bring two championships to the team in the next two years and create a dynasty!"
Johnson looked at Wang Feng in astonishment.
Declaration of three consecutive championship dynasties? Does Wang Feng know what he is talking about?
How can three consecutive championships be that simple? Even teams as strong as James and the Warriors failed to win three consecutive championships. The last dynasty in the league was still the Lakers with the best combination.
Although the Wang Feng + Butler partnership is very strong, the gap with the OK combination can be clearly seen. Even though they just won the championship, they were not regarded as the only super team in the league. Many media even believed that the Lakers won the championship.
It's just good luck. If Durant is not injured in the Warriors, the Lakers will have nothing to do with the championship.
Under such circumstances, why did Wang Feng make such a declaration? Did he think Jenny Bass would believe it?
Of course Wang Feng knew that what he said was unfounded, so the second half of the sentence was more important...the threat!
"If you insist on pursuing Leonard, Durant and others, it's not impossible, but I hope that the team can find a suitable home for me before the start of the regular season." Wang Feng's tone became colder. "
As long as Jimmy doesn't stay with the Lakers this summer, I will request a trade."
Behind the desk, Johnson opened his mouth wide and looked at Wang Feng blankly.
Is this guy crazy? He actually made such an irrational threat for the sake of another player!
Wang Feng's status in the league is now at its peak, but even so, he has not yet reached the level of James at his peak. Moreover, when he was stronger than James and could completely dominate the team with one hand, he has never been like this with the team.
The boss has spoken.
It's unwise to be tough in this way. After all, the other party is your boss and the one who pays you wages. Even if it won't happen in the short term because of your position and ability, as you get older,
If your competitive status declines, you will definitely be abandoned without hesitation.
People like Kobe, Duncan, and Nowitzki were able to enjoy their twilight years with the team at the end of their careers and retire with dignity, not only because they made outstanding contributions to the team, but also because they all have a close relationship with the team owner.
But... why does Wang Feng care about you?
He knows very well what the essence of the alliance is as a business place.
The so-called friendship and loyalty are worthless in the face of commercial value and interests.
This is true for any team.
With Wang Feng's current strength, no matter which team he is in, he can get a maximum salary and an absolute core position. He does not need to worry about this at all.
For him, the most important thing is the results in the playoffs.
Regular season MVP and finals FMVP, two purple badges are still very good.
Leonard and Durant are strong, but Wang Feng knows exactly what will happen in the next few years.
Wang Feng is not sure whether Durant, who has not suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury, will have a better career trajectory in the future, but Leonard will really be like an old man in the next few years, and his regular season attendance rate is not high.
, injuries and stoppages, and the playoffs got even worse, which really screwed up Paul George.
Originally, the Clippers formed a top forward lineup with Leonard and George, which had the potential to win the championship. However, three years later, they have not even touched the floor of the Western Conference Finals. This blame cannot be passed on to the team's recognized second-in-command, George.
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Moreover, it is not certain whether these two players will join the Lakers.
Durant has already been accused of defecting to the enemy and trying to get in his way by joining the Warriors. If he turns around and joins the Lakers, who have just won the championship and were eliminated in the Western Conference Finals, he will never be able to clear his name.
Leonard once played tricks on the Lakers in another time and space. On the surface, he showed great interest in the Lakers, but secretly secretly joined Chen Cang, secretly joined the Clippers, and attracted people who were also on the Lakers' signing list.
George, thanks to the Lakers' desperate trade to acquire Davis, the big-browed brother, otherwise Leonard would have really screwed him up.
Wang Feng's idea is very simple. Keeping Butler can obviously ensure the Lakers' competitiveness, so why take that risk?
"..."
Jenny Bass obviously didn't expect that Wang Feng would be so tough, and she didn't know how to answer for a while.
After a while, she said.
"Wang, don't get excited. I understand what you are thinking. I will have a phone call with Erwin now to restart Butler's contract extension."
Facing the tough Wang Feng, Jenny Bass chose to compromise.
Butler is of course incomparable to Leonard and Durant, but if it is Wang Feng, it will be different.
In the two seasons he came to the Lakers, Wang Feng won two consecutive regular season MVPs, two scoring champions, and one finals FMVP.
To put it bluntly, Wang Feng is already the strongest player in the league. This is evident from his success in the playoffs and his continuous confrontations with James, Durant, Leonard and others.
You can see it.
In addition, Wang Feng is backed by the huge Chinese market, and his commercial value is second only to James in the league.
Therefore, the current Lakers cannot let Wang Feng go under any circumstances!